How I Started Making Money With Video Animation Before Anyone Knew My Work
Two years ago, I wasn’t “established.” I didn’t have case studies stacked. Ai was releasing video options and I was pushing it to the max! I had initiative. And a willingness to pitch. I created a music video using Kling’s very first model (yes… that early 😅). It wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t cutting-edge by today’s standards! It was simply proof of skill. Here’s what I did next and this is the part I want you to pay attention to 👀 I found an independent artist online whose music I genuinely liked. I used ChatGPT to help me write a simple pitch explaining: ✔️ What AI video animation could do for her brand. ✔️How visual storytelling boosts visibility. ✔️Why this kind of content helps artists stand out without big-label budgets. I sent the pitch. She replied and asked to see my work. I sent the video. She loved it. Asked my price. I made a quick $199. No website. No big audience. No “authority positioning.” Just value + action! That was portfolio-building season. And it paid off. Fast forward to now… My brand is more established. My skills are sharper. And AI tools are lightyears ahead of what I used back then. Which means this ⬇️ 👉 If I could do that two years ago with early tools… 👉 You can do even more now with better tech, clearer positioning, and smarter pitching. This is your reminder that: You don’t need permission to pitch You don’t need to be “known” to get paid You build credibility by doing, not waiting Portfolios are built in motion! Confidence comes after action not before. And income follows people who stop waiting to feel ready! Post the work. Send the pitch. Let the results catch up.